Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Akva or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Akva is the cheaper of the two at $4,299, against $31,200 for the Grand Seiko STGK003 — a $26,901 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Akva or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Henry Archer Akva wears larger at 40mm versus 28.7mm for the Grand Seiko STGK003 — a 11.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Akva or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Henry Archer Akva is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Grand Seiko STGK003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Akva or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Grand Seiko STGK003 carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Akva.

What movement does the Henry Archer Akva run compared to the Grand Seiko STGK003?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Akva uses the Miyota 9039 and the Grand Seiko STGK003 uses the 9S27.

Side by side

Henry Archer AkvavsGrand Seiko STGK003

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Henry Archer Akva

HAC-AKV-SPC-BOR

MSRP $4,299

Grand Seiko STGK003

stgk003j

MSRP $31,200

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Akva40mm

STGK00328.7mm

Power Reserve

Akva40h

STGK00350h

Water Resistance

Akva200m

STGK003100m

MSRP

Akva$4,299

STGK003$31,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Grey

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

9S27

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,299

$31,200

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